Whirlpool washer recalibration

[@terrigreen3758]

Thank you thank you! 🙏🏼 It’s never good when the washer starts acting up on Sunday right before a new work week. Running this and listening to some craziness while it went through the recalibration and we seem to be working again!!! Hallelujah

[@rojazz]

At some point during this process, was the washer shaking like it was going to blow up ?

[@SUSANJARDELL]

Amazing, it worked! I wasted time signing on to Whirlpool, reading the manual, waiting for someone to pick up the phone. This took me less than a minute. Thank you Scott!

[@eddieespinoza8474]

What a great video!! Washer messed up from heavy blankets and thought it was messed up. Was making super loud banging noises. Did the calibration and boom! Fixed it!

[@mac2brown]

Eddie Espinoza ooh thanks time to try

[@robchocek]

Thanks Scott! I just bought this unit from a Sears outlet store and I thought it was broken until I saw this video on calibration. The washer works fine now. Thanks again.

[@jeremiahquinto784]

Wasn't agitating, took back off, everything looked good, or if it was broken out of my expertise, took off agitator, looked ok, finally came across this, worked like a charm.! Thanks!!

[@felinefaye8550]

OMG!!! You are a genius!!! I need someone like you around!! Thank you soooo much. I just bought the thing and it's already giving me grief. I miss my old Kitchenaid washer already!!

[@ROBERTJOHNSON-fj8rj]

Listen to me!!!....I miss the old hard wash and simple washers

[@donvollnogle6335]

Thank you! Was ready to give up! I replaced the lid sensor switch and went through the motor, tub drive, and pump. I did not know this existed!!

[@michelleirving3169]

I had to calibrate 4X before it took a spin cycle. Thank you so much for the mo Ryan saved by teaching me about how to DIY!

[@mjay8733]

I have this exact model bro and mine goes to spin cycle then it spins for like 5 seconds and then it stops then I have to wait for the lid to unlock its so annoying . Was that your problem?

[@gloriacartenuti6763]

Wanted to Thank You Both!! WhirlPOO for sure has issues....you helped me to get it going again!! Only 6 months old...bad washer. Praying it will work here-on after. Thanks again, God Bless

[@kslerb098]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! Recalibrating the machine is so simple, but one of those things that one would not think to do or need to do. Thank you again!

[@drbanner70]

My Whirlpool washing machine was stopping on WASH after filling with water. If I pressed the START button, it would drain the basket then stop again and go into standby mode. I first shut off the water valves and removed the water hoses to check if the filter screens were clogged. I wiped the cold water filter as it looked like there were just a few mineral specks like sand. I reattached the hoses and tried this recalibration technique. filled my basket with a load of laundry, crossed my fingers and hit the START button. It started the FILL and WASH cycles, no problem. Thanks for the video!

[@HaileysMommy729]

Thank you!! Just used this because my washer wouldn’t go passed the “wash” cycle and was stuck there. It works now!

[@ourmundo]

This fixed our Whirlpool WTW4815EW1 washing machine in 2021! Thank you so much! (Note: I did unplug the machine for 10 minutes before I did the calibration.)

[@Lynda_Yeshua]

Wasn’t spinning or draining. This worked thank you guys.

[@roycetucker7495]

Holy cow! Thank you so much I thought I was going to have to buy a new washer. Thanks for posting so I could fix my washer.

[@jamiesloan5319]

I have a different model but it still did the exact same thing as shown in this video! Thanks guys! Great video

[@americanhero580]

Man you did great job, and thanks very much for posting this video. You really save $300. I was planning to buy a new washer Machine. God bless you.

[@bettyannrowlett9052]

Thank you for the recalibration tip. It sounds like its working I will see shortly. But I agree with other commenters that I will NEVER buy another Whirlpool washer again.

[@terryhawkins2324]

Betty Ann rowlett it’s not the company machine it’s the bells and whistles that the machine has. I just want a old standard everyday ole washing machine that works every time without a damn computer freaking out cause it can’t decide what to do just nuts no more computer operated washing machines for me

[@lowboytrucker]

Terry Hawkins I thought i was buying a simple machine because I did not want all the fancy mess. It’s been pretty good so far other than a glitch here and there. But I agree just keep the damn thing simple

[@zarehdermenjian2297]

Agree

[@chevelshepherdsuperfan8855]

Betty Ann rowlett me either it blinks on rinse and sending and Lowe’s wouldn’t return it for a new one and I got it within the year warranty it was 6 months they said no u have to call whirlpool the manufacturer and that got me aggravated cause when I bought it they said different

[@rebfurr3554]

yep same here..I've always been a loyal Whirlpool customer but this new Whirlpool washer is an utter piece of crap. They went too fancy with the electronic crap and now I've had nothing but trouble with it. I'll never buy another washer that has electronic controls..just nothing but trouble waiting to happen. Bad job Whirlpool, I've been loyal for 3 or 4 DECADES and this POS washer has made me think Whirlpool is starting to do the "engineered failure" that all the other companies are doing. They sure don't make them like they used to.

[@adriennerobinson991]

My machine's sensing light was flashing and the machine would not advance to the next cycle. I recalibrated the machine, and it worked!. It was as simple as 1-2-3 just like the video. Thanka so much for posting this video. , You saved me time and money!

[@CarlosTorres-ow9qr]

My washer was not draining nor spinning and did the recalibration ,and behold it worked.thank good stuff

[@Queen_Cee]

Do I need to empty the washer of the wet clothes thats in it first

[@MsMo08]

I am going to try it now.

[@qngdss]

Many thanks, sensing light stayed on and machine wouldn't start. Recalibrating did the trick.

[@charmed5369]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been going nuts unplugging, re-plugging, holding down the button to cancel, and this worked! You guys putting short one min videos like this helps so many of us so hope you get this THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU :-)

[@carolr1358]

Me too, I'm STILL swearing by whirlpool

[@rachelsnyder3361]

Thank you soooo much for this video! You saved me from calling a repairman and wasting money!

[@lindahoffman3691]

This video finally helped me. I don’t understand why so many washing machines are made by so many companies that have to be calibrated. I didn’t know about this before I bought the machine. I will never ever buy another machine that has to be calibrated. Never!! Thank you again!

[@palcschemistryteacher4878]

Thank you for this tutorial, saved me several times!

[@kaylawalker1422]

Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to unlock my washer for over an hour! This did the trick!

[@juandelgado6379]

This washer sucks not even 2 yrs and this happened

[@JUSSEXN]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It just saved me tones on money.

[@TheJimbob1603]

I bought this exact machine (at least, it looks like it) in 2017 to replace my 30 year old Kenmore top loader. I used it for nine months, then put it out on the curb .... some poor sole took it, I guess (or it ended up in the back of a garbage truck, I hope). I bought an old Amana top loader for $100 to replace the new Whirlpool HE I threw out; it works great ...... the work clothes actually get clean, sheets don’t get tied into knots. It uses lots of water and wastes a lot of energy ..... too bad ....... it works, so I’m keeping it. I’m convinced that HE top loaders are useless pieces of junk. I threw out a 9 month old HE washer .... that’s how bad it was. Absolute junk.

[@spamento]

Outstanding Tutorial! I was about to replace the unit since a service call would run the same as a replacement.

[@timequest9802]

Great Job!!! Fast and to the point. Much appreciated!!!!

[@jessiburrowrutherford2710]

This is the only video I found to help me. Thank you so much!!!

[@gwenhaywood961]

Thanks for the video! I took barely 2min, and now the rinse cycle rinse! Thanks!!

[@juliebifano2371]

Thank you!!! Mine was stuck this morning, watched this video and I fixed it!! :)

[@MsJayrah]

Thanks Scott. I keep having to call the repair man. Such a hassle. Have to wait forever to do a load of laundry sucks...especially when I already added the bleach.

[@jara8817]

You people ARE GREAT!!! I was about to buy a whole new washer, until I saw this video!!!

[@countrybuiltitllc790]

Your the man my friend I tried this an bam ! it's working thanks for the video buddy

[@johnbowen8794]

Thank you so much, I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly

[@JW-2112]

Just did this. It worked! Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!!

[@victoriapiasecka9392]

♥️♥️♥️😭 this video saved I and my husband $600. God Bless!

[@cortgibson2010]

Silly question. Mine is unplugged from the water. Do I need to plug it back up or just plug it into the wall?

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

Thanks for the tip, my washer isn’t working right, if I can do this method or get it to work ima cry, I have the black panel version of this one. I’ve had issues with it before that KZbin helped me fix! Hope this time it will too it’s not spinning but it’s making the electrical buzz noise.

[@alluregoddess2114]

Oh wow! Worked like a charm lol thank you so much 🤗

[@HB-gx5eu]

Thank you for giving a quick and concise explanation. Tried watching another video that was apparently explaining the same method but gave up because the guy was droning on and on......

[@ahmedaldawood4]

Thank you so much guys I’ve been struggling with this washer for two years but after I did what you did it works just fine.

[@KirkandRA]

I got it to work by lifting and closing the lid a few times. Thanks for the video

[@elsieshaffer]

What a GREAT video I thought my washer will not work but the recalibration Worked. Thank You. Its nice that someone takes the time to help with out charge.

[@kensleylewis]

I've had this unit for 3 months now, and so far its great, running at least 3 loads a day on an average.

[@lukemarsden8491]

You have a lot of children.

[@lisa9867]

Wow! I do 3 to 4 loads a week.

[@oscarengelhardt7215]

riplaes the spraens

[@chrisgoode3154]

@@lukemarsden8491 or a very small amount of clothes.

[@garychristian8297]

Well, I did it!!! We will see if it works now. Thanks for the video!!

[@cjb8010]

How possibly could any responsible company impose these absurd steps to “recalibrate” a washer. Being back the ringer!

[@jerseygirl6033]

Thank you! This fixed my whirlpool washer after it unbalanced!

[@Blessinator216]

Thanx this helped a lot machine was acting funny. Did these steps and magic!!!

[@jmentecky]

thank you! It worked for me! First I reset the system -- unplugged for 1 min and then opened it 6 times within 12 secs.... hit cancel for 3 sec to shut if "off" because it wanted to sense -- then I did the recal as per video -- but for those that are like me screwing up the last turn/step for the cal to start like I did six times convinced the machine was broke and a POS -- because he said stop at rinse or something -- he correctect himself --- the last place to click the knob for the cal to start is directly below the "normal" option -- so think of normal at 12 o'clock -- and the last position of the knob to end up to start the calibration is six o'clock .... and at first when it started to cal it sounded like a jet was going to land on my house -- but after a minute it's running smooth.... thank you

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

Sounded like a jet got me cryin 🤣

[@victoriapiasecka9392]

Thanks TJ!!! You save us a $1000 each time there is a power surge.

[@bethg7095]

I believe you have just saved my washer, Sirs. Many thanks.

[@destinyrichens1640]

Life savers! Thank you! I'm going to have to figure out how to buy you guys lunch or something. Thank you 😊

[@whitneyhanna2412]

This was so easy to fix! Thank you!!!!

[@Ender3D]

Thanks. This appears to have brought my washer back to life. Waiting for the wash cycle to finish to see if it will actually work this time.

[@Ender3D]

Also, it seems that maybe I'm a rarity? I've had my Whirlpool washer for a little over 6 years, and today is the first time I've run into any issues with it.

[@AMDRyzenEnthusiastGroup]

@@Ender3D did it finish?

[@Ender3D]

@@AMDRyzenEnthusiastGroup yeah, the washer has been working perfectly again since.

[@AMDRyzenEnthusiastGroup]

@@Ender3D thx!

[@Ka3Ty]

Not long back I had a Roper that lasted 25 years. The matching dryer still works great and I wish I would have repaired the washer rather than buying a new whirlpool with all the unnecessary sensors is nothing but trouble from day one. What part of a washing machine needs sensing ? nothing the old ones without sensor were 10 times better. Just another way for things to breakdown. Scott don't call yourself mindless, these were built to be trouble from day one. I am giving this method a try in hope mine will go through the spin cycle, what crap.

[@ronaldjbarriault]

I'm on my second brand new inglis auto fill sensing washer. My first one sent way to much water and hot in lieu of cold second one is a bit better but is still not working properly.

[@pointlessracingparkedcars7037]

Thank you!!!! Mine has been messed up for a few days!! it worked. Bought it new exactly 5 years ago.

[@josephcox1485]

When you did the recalibration and all the lights went off does that mean it’s done or do you let it go until it does something else because they said it can take up to a hour? Help !!/:

[@pointlessracingparkedcars7037]

@@josephcox1485 Honestly it said it may take an hour I let it start the went upstairs for an hour it wasn't making noise when I came back down so I figured it was done. Lights were off.

[@josephcox1485]

Pointless Racingparkedcars and then you just started a load and it worked fine?

[@pointlessracingparkedcars7037]

@@josephcox1485 Yes my hubby is a mechanic and I have 2 kids so I have done 6 or 7 loads since then it works perfect again.

[@wh9tewolf]

Been looking for the right recalibration this worked thanks!

[@allens4866]

Thanks! Just replaced lid lock switch and washer wouldn't work... until I did this reset. My washer - Whirlpool WTW4800XQ0

[@barbaraalden6013]

I have the same model and am going to try this..bought this because it didnt have soo many bells and wistles..😜

[@1996kumi2000]

Wow, looks like it's working? Had wash, but no spin nor drain , kept adding water, duh! Had to self wring. This is brilliant🤪 💋

[@jordanlong3894]

Thanks for the video! It fixed my washer!

[@tinywentz]

thank you so much. this worked for me. god bless you.

[@kimrobertson8566]

Thank you!!! You saved us from a trip to the dump!

[@carolr1358]

Work like a charm, almost called in help, many many thanks

[@garrettlego2698]

Thank you for this video. Worked like a charm.

[@CarlosRomero-po6co]

Thanks, It helped me a lot!!!! You are amazing, friend!

[@PaulA-kd7nt]

Guys. We had this problem from the first week we got it. Guy came out, replaced a shifter thing. Same problem happened again. Lo and behold. It was the valve. If you check the diagnostics, you all prob will see the sensing and wash lights, blink, followed by the done light (blinks once) that error code means it’s taking TOO LONG TO FILL. It means that there is a valve, the one that lets the water flow in, that is not sending in enough water which is causing it to take forever to fill. This causes the machine to automatically stop because it senses an error. The valve needs to be replaced because sometimes the hot water can warp it and deteriorate it! Get the valve replaced and try to use COLD, not hot, unless necessary. Also, make sure nothing else is plugged into the same circuit. Ours has worked amazing since the valve was replaced.

[@brookei9480]

Omg!!!!!!! Thank you so very much. Y'all are freaking awesome!!!!!!!!

[@paulettecharles2103]

Thank you so much. You saved me $200 or more. In Trinidad West Indies

[@aliciajoseph477]

Am trying this on mine and the lights won't stop running am at a loss in trinidad too

[@paulettecharles2103]

alicia joseph mine doesn’t have the "Normal" part, so I just put it on the blank space, and turned the washer left once, and right three times, as instructed, then I put it on 'whites'. It works fine. You can also try unplugging it for 60 seconds, re-plug it, and open and close the lid 6 times at 12 seconds intervals, then start the machine, maybe this would work for you. Good luck.

[@StanleyGriggsII]

Thanks! MAKE SURE ITS EMPTY BEFORE RECALIBRATION

[@StanleyGriggsII]

@Maria Hernandez I beleive there is a scale inside the washer. When you start it - it says detecting fill. That's how it knows your load size.

[@laurah.160]

Ok. I have stuff in it, that makes sense.

[@emigaby]

Thank you so much... Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@robertward8130]

If your Whirpool washing machine doesnt start at all, (no lights turn on including the sensor light) check where the door lock engages. My was loose and I just pull it up and it snapped into place. Dang I'm happy that's all it was. All the banging and knocking had shaken it lose.

[@MarioLuigi2013]

I hate my whirlpool washer. I bought it brand new and its had problems.

[@marconioustunstall4806]

My whirlpool washer lid broke so now I’m about to buy a front load washer

[@buffalobill4875]

@@marconioustunstall4806 keep it cracked open when you don't use it or it will smell horrible

[@marconioustunstall4806]

@@buffalobill4875 thanks but I bought a new washer it’s a front load Samsung washer

[@buffalobill4875]

@@marconioustunstall4806 keep the door cracked on your front load I mean trust me I work on washers for a living they start to stink because the way the pump sets in those machines there is always water in it so eventually everything that comes out of it will smell like moldy towels and lake water its the worst thing you will ever smell I promise

[@marconioustunstall4806]

@@buffalobill4875 okay thanks for the news I did not no that I’m doing laundry right now

[@geobely]

That video help me a lot I was just about to use this machine for target practice lol 😂 my mom just driving me crazy to take out of the house as much she love the machine she hate the way it suddenly stop working thanks to this video she will happy in the morning and we did not have to to the laundry house

[@melvinspringer5486]

This video is gold! Thank you so much

[@carolr1358]

Wow, a million THANKS, it was driving me bonkers

[@digital_art_froth874]

< > > > < > rinse light, start... love this guy, hate whirlpool

[@readyxxi]

they have made some of the best washer driers made but feel free to buy JUNK like lg or samsung

[@michaelurban7778]

readyxxi 😂

[@tbonebeats6429]

Thanks for this! I was forgetting the sequence of turns.

[@SYNNEDKNIGHT]

Just started the recalibration!!! Fingers crossed this works! Mine will drain all water out but won't spin!

[@yanyoeun11]

Did it work for you? Cause I'm having the same problem and I just recalibrated mine.

[@joerobinson2538]

Mine will not spin or drain during regular cycle- I just recalibrated and started a small load-I will report after it’s done to update if it worked.

[@yanyoeun11]

@@joerobinson2538 I have the same problem and it didnt work 😫

[@georgelopez1840]

Joe Robinson thanks for the update

[@tinaferrara5655]

@@joerobinson2538 did it work?

[@kimd460]

Thank you so much now my washer is working great 👍👍

[@jeffwarner9451]

Cool! I'm going to have to try this when I can pull mine out of storage (not happening in the dead of February lol). I have a different model number on an otherwise identical looking machine. I'm posting a link back from my own tale of woe. Thanks in advance!

[@11ShellyT]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! IT WORKED!!!

[@mikey1000tx]

Problem solved. Thank you from Texas

[@debbiesanders1791]

I was ready to throw my washer out! This is the same as mine only had it a year. Thanks guys!

[@DvorahDavida5778]

That was AWESOME! Thanks!

[@toriquethefreak68]

The more you know. Thanks for this. Ive been wondering why it never wants to wash correctly

[@marybecker8127]

This worked for me....THANKS!,

[@shawndavide3873]

Made my day!!!!!!

[@nakiapeeples3276]

Thank you so much!! It worked!!

[@CARBIDE76]

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, BA, Select, Start?

[@dspmusik81]

Jason P i now have 99 lives, but my washer is still broken.

[@CARBIDE76]

@@dspmusik81 lol. Win.

[@jeffreylunham9881]

30 lives not 99

[@briangrossett3381]

Whirlpool Contra

[@hotdog12ify]

p.o.s. and to get the techs here is another fkng nightmare

[@waynetucker6309]

Thank you so much I did it and it working great you save me some money

[@douglaslee8071]

What is the purpose of recalibration? I’m generally satisfied with mine.

[@007kidronnie]

This is really helpful . i try did and it work . thanks .

[@tienmou68]

Once I got the water completely out, the calibration reset worked perfectly. Thanks for the info! Be aware, all the water must be completely out. I bailed it into a bucket (many trip to the bathroom) and then used a wet vac for the remainder.

[@jonsmith976]

Thanks for the help ..worked perfect 👍🏾

[@snakeyes7711]

I don't know if this helped. Its working again, but I would like to know what all this does.

[@dujuan9646]

I did it the same time as you and the machine starting the sounds the same too. Helpful video

[@yrr7867]

I tried this and it literally worked! Lol thank you sir!!!

[@yrr7867]

Thank you TJ lol

[@meadowbyastream]

Thank you! Turns out you do NOT have to start at "Normal," but that does help with our own mental image of the whole thing. Left ours to just sit for about 4 days (bought at yardsale, got it home, and it stuck after filling the tub about 10" of water,) and ... On a lark we purchased a new control board. It came today, and I decided WTH, try the recalibration one.more.time. (We couldn't get it to go the first 15 times.) IT WORKED! And now, it's running through a cycle just fine... So the next mystery to solve, is how to truly get it IN to re-calibration mode, reliably!! Do you have tips on that? (I would consider the 'mode' to be the step where all the lights come on, and it's waiting for you to choose which 'code' - spin or rinse, that per other videos ARE different functions here.)